noun
crumbled grilled nori
Refers to sheets of grilled nori (seaweed) that have been crumbled or shredded, often used as a topping for rice, noodles, or other dishes.
See also: 海苔 (のり)
温かいご飯にもみ海苔をかけると香りがいい。
Sprinkling crumbled grilled nori on hot rice gives a nice aroma.
うどんにもみ海苔をのせて食べるのが好きだ。
I like eating udon with crumbled grilled nori on top.
海苔 is the general term for edible seaweed, especially dried laver sheets. もみ海苔 specifically refers to crumbled or shredded grilled nori.
Compound of 揉み (momi, 'kneading' or 'crumpling', from 揉む) and 海苔 (nori, 'edible seaweed'). The name describes the process of crumbling grilled nori sheets.